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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,086.62, 24,134.79 and 6,222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,086.62, 24,134.79 and 6,222.44 is: 9,335.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,086.62 : 24,134.79 = 6,222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,086.62/24,134.79 = 6,222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,086.62x = 24,134.79 × 6,222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,086.62x = 150,177,282.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,177,282.69/16,086.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.54

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